Gluten, Dairy Free Chocolate PB Zucchini Oat Protein Bread

(or Choco-Z Oat-Prot Bread, as I call it) It feels a bit silly to be posting this now, as I have been enjoying it for nearly 2 weeks now, but luckily, you all are just in time 😀

After yesterday’s thought-heavy post (ps, if you haven’t read the responses and comments, you just gotta. Loved all the different perspectives!), I am coming at you with a straight shooting, no funny business (as much as that is possible with me) post for this amazingly indulgent but incredibly healthy bread/muffin/whathaveyou.

1 tsp stevia (if using peanut flour rather than PB2, or if using 2x cocoa)

Desired amount chocolate chips (dairy free if desired)

1 medium zucchini (shredded and dried)

Instructions

Prep Zucchini (preferably a day in advance, but at least 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to mixing) by shredding in food processor. Remove into a paper towel-lined colander and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Transfer to a paper towel lined bowl and spread out to air dry.

Mix dry ingredients (excluding the chocolate chips and zucchini) in bowl, use whisk to combine.

Mix wet ingredients (not including the almond milk)

Add wet to dry, begin to mix. Begin to fold zucchini into batter, breaking up the shreds as you go with your hands. Try not to over-work batter. If batter is looking really dry, begin to add almond milk in (you want it a bit firm, especially if the zucchini has had less time to dry). Fold in chocolate chips simultaneously.

Spray 2 mini loaf pans with non-stick spray/lightly grease with oil. Split batter evenly between the pans. Turn the oven on to 350, and let the batter sit in the pans while the oven heats.

* Up the protein slightly and make a Peanut Butter Zucchini Oat Protein Bread by doubling the peanut flour/PB2 and taking out the cocoa powder. Double the chocolatey-factor by removing the peanut flour/PB2 and 2x cocoa powder!

** For a deep cocoa flavor, add 1 TBSP cold brewed coffee

***Retain the Almond Milk to the end and add as needed to get batter wet enough.

By Susie @ SuzLyfe

Suzlyfe http://suzlyfe.com/

Try not to inhale immediately. Or, throw all caution to the wind, and inhale immediately. Bonus points if it is warm and gooey. And served with ice cream (DUH)

These are fudgy, oaty, and decadent if you go the chocolate route. Go the pb route, and end up with the perfect breakfast or midday snack bread. High in protein, low in sugar, gluten free, and easily dairy free, these are crowd pleasers for all!

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